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SUMMARY:Bilingual Russian-English Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wende Museum for a special bilingual children’s storytime\, featuring captivating Russian tales from the Wende’s collection of Soviet Books. Hosted by Archives Assistant Anya Ponomareva\, stories will be presented in both English and Russian\, offering a fun and engaging experience for young listeners of all backgrounds. Perfect for children aged 4-8 and their families\, this event celebrates culture and language through the joy of storytelling!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/storytime/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Wende Museum Spring 2026 Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Wende Museum presents the opening of its Spring 2026 exhibitions on Saturday\, April 25. \nExperience new work on view for the first time in the United States alongside a live performance which was subject of a recent censorship controversy. \nOpening:\nAnton Roland Laub: Mobile Churches in Ceaușescu’s Bucharest\nA photographic and archival study of churches lifted\, relocated\, and concealed under Romania’s socialist government\, exposing a largely unknown campaign of cultural erasure. \nIvana Dama: Breathing Alarms\nA guardhouse installation examining surveillance\, atmosphere\, and the politics of breath. \nContinuing:\nEnrique Martínez Celaya: The Sextant\nA large-scale installation that deals with memory\, exile\, and the inaccessibility of the past. \nSpecial performance premiere:\nElana Mann and Sharon Chohi Kim: Whirlwinds\, Tornadoes\, Basement\nA live work that emerges from a broader body of performance and sound-based practice focused on voice\, listening\, and collective expression. A related installation was recently removed by administrators at Pepperdine’s Weisman Museum after being deemed “political in nature\,” prompting artist withdrawals and the exhibition’s closure. Presented here in full\, the performance engages questions of speech\, silence\, and the conditions under which art is allowed to be heard. \nThe day unfolds across the museum campus with a curator-led tour\, opening remarks\, and a reception. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Exhibitions on view\n12 p.m. | Curator-led exhibition tour\n2 p.m. | Opening remarks and reception\n3 p.m. | Performance in the A-Frame Theater
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/spring-2026-opening/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T113000
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SUMMARY:Samizdat Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nWe encourage participants to bring an item each week—a T‑shirt\, a pair of jeans\, or any textile you’re ready to transform\, repair\, or experiment with. \nEach session is free\, open to all skill levels\, and guided by artists who delight in subversion and play. Come for one or come for all—together we’ll stitch\, alter\, repair\, and imagine new forms of expression. \nSCHEDULE \nFINISH IT! CLINIC \nMarch 29\, 2026 \nToday we will finish up projects we’re working on\, whether they’re projects begun in Samizdat Sundays\, or other projects that have been lingering in your studio or drawer waiting to be finished. All of our materials will be available to you\, but you’re also invited to bring your own materials\, if your project requires them. If this is your first time coming to the workshop\, you are welcome to work on a past Samizdat Sunday project. Perhaps you’ll make a series of mail art collage postcards\, or perhaps you’ll sew a secret pocket or message into your favorite shirt. Let’s finish (or begin!) things together in the beautiful classroom at the Wende. \nMINI MOON BAG \nApril 5\, 2026 \nTo kick off a month of space exploration-related projects\, we will make mini moon bags modeled after the small pouches seen in the Wende’s Soviet Hippie Collection. Included in the collection is a tailor’s book\, with clippings\, drawings\, and written ideas for clothing modifications and accessories\, including small pouch-like bags. Your bag might hang around your neck\, or attach to your belt\, or be a separate little bag that is held in your purse. Or perhaps your bag is not a bag at all\, but rather a pocket attached to an existing garment that can be opened (or not). We use discarded materials for Samizdat Sundays that are added to and taken away from each week. If you have something special in mind\, please bring it! Otherwise\, be open to the surprises found in our stash of materials. \nAfter our workshop\, check out the Nawruz (Spring) Festival happening around the museum grounds beginning at 1 pm. There will be music\, dance\, crafts\, poetry\, and family activities to welcome spring and the Persian New Year. \nLETTERS TO OUTER SPACE \nApril 12\, 2026 \nThe has a wonderful collection of artifacts related to the mid-century explorations of outer space. The arms race of the Cold War extended to the skies\, as the Soviet Union and the United States raced each other to the moon. Many astronauts have commented on the profound experience of traveling to outer space and seeing our planet floating beside them. The celestial sphere we inhabit has long fascinated and entranced\, across cultures and across time. \nToday\, we will write a “letter” to outer space. This letter might be made of vintage magazines of the moon landing era\, or it might be made of fabric\, or perhaps it will be made of other materials. The idea for a “letter” came after I found a space-era magazine and a stack of oddly large letter envelopes. The envelopes are the proportion of a regular letter envelope but they’re extra large\, just like our universe! You’re invited to fill these envelopes with your dreams and messages to outer space. \nLETTERS TO PLANET EARTH \nApril 19\, 2026 \nAs we did last week\, we will once again make “letters\,” but this time for our home\, Earth. Your letter does not have to be on paper. It does not have to include words. A letter is a correspondence and messages come in many forms. Perhaps your letter is a direction for an action\, like Yoko Ono’s “MAILING PIECE II” from her seminal book\, Grapefruit: “Send the sound of one hundred suns rising at once\,” or perhaps your “letter” is an image or a texture that evokes a feeling. \nFINISH IT! CLINIC \nApril 26\, 2026 \nToday we will finish up projects we’re working on\, whether they’re projects begun in Samizdat Sundays\, or other projects that have been lingering in our studios or drawer swaiting to be finished. All of our materials will be available to you\, but you’re also invited to bring your own materials\, if your project requires them. If this is your first time coming to the workshop\, you are welcome to work on a past Samizdat Sunday project. Perhaps you’ll write a letter to outer space\, or perhaps you’ll sew a secret pocket or message into your favorite shirt. Let’s finish (or begin!) things together in the beautiful classroom at the Wende. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/samizdat-sundays-2026-2-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We are a low-pressure community of readers who read silently\, but together. There is no assigned reading—bring whatever is in your TBR pile and join us. \nThe first half hour of our meetup is dedicated to socializing and getting comfortable\, then we head into our silent reading hour\, followed by another half hour to discuss what you read or just hang out and get to know the other readers. \nAll formats are welcome: physical books\, e-readers\, or audiobooks (with headphones of course!). Stay updated and learn about our other meetups and locations at instagram.com/silentbookclubla.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/los-angeles-silent-book-club/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T173000
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SUMMARY:All-American Story: Stories and Conversations About Immigration
DESCRIPTION:All-American Story: Stories and Conversations About Immigration foregrounds lived experience at a moment when immigration discourse is flattened by rhetoric\, bringing immigrants and first- and second-generation Americans together to share stories and songs that insist on their complexity\, specificity\, and humanity. \nFrom 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. you’ll hear true stories and music created and performed by American immigrants and 1st- and 2nd-gen Americans from around the world. \nFollowing the readings\, performers will lead a conversation about immigration\, and afterwards we’ll meet in the garden for refreshments–and conversations will continue. \nThose interested will meet back in the theater from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a workshop where professional writers\, editors and composers will help you learn how to share your own stories.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/all-american-story-stories-and-conversations-about-immigration/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T193000
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SUMMARY:Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a warm and understanding space where you can share\, listen\, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein\, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are\, no judgments—just open hearts and support to navigate the ups and downs of loss side by side. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/living-with-loss-a-grief-support-circle/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T113000
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SUMMARY:Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal
DESCRIPTION:Participants must bring their own yoga mat\, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired. \nJoin our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds strength\, flexibility\, and focus while calming the mind and restoring balance to the body. Through mindful movement and breathwork\, it supports physical health\, reduces stress\, and cultivates a deeper sense of well-being that carries into daily life. Each class offers a chance to reset\, recharge\, and reconnect. \nKate is a certified yoga instructor with teaching experience at Cliffs of Id\, Iconic Fitness\, Red Diamond Yoga\, Downtown Women’s Center\, and Stoneview Nature Center. Her classes combine gentle warm-ups\, smooth flow sequences of strength-building poses\, and restorative cool-downs\, creating an accessible practice that leaves students grounded\, energized\, and renewed. \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 30 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and alternative check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/yoga/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T120000
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SUMMARY:Saved by a Story–Wildfire Survivor Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participants of all ages welcomed. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled\, as we start the group promptly at 10:30 a.m. \nCome together to write about the history of the cherished places we have been\, what we have lost (and found)\, and how we will chart a way forward. \nWe’ll write to timed prompts to spark creativity\, share stories\, and connect. \nWe’ll meet Saturdays on the campus of the fascinating Wende Museum. The Wende is a cultural center\, art museum and archive that brings history to life. \nFor more information\, email: kathleenkatims@gmail.com \nPlease enter through the garden gate from the parking lot at 10858 Culver Blvd. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Doors will open and seating will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. Please note that doors will close promptly at the program’s start time and late entry will not be permitted.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/wildfire-writing-workshop-2026/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T160000
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CREATED:20260402T172704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T202212Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain Middle School Student Creative Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of creative wonder\, celebrating our students’ vibrant\, art\, music\, and stories. \n12:00 PM — Doors Open: Step inside and explore the ongoing student art exhibition! \n12:30 PM — MT String Orchestra: Experience beautiful\, sweeping melodies from our talented string musicians. \n12:45 PM — 6th Grade Literary Showcase: Our 6th graders take the stage to perform their original poetry and short stories. \n1:30 PM — MT String Orchestra: The orchestra returns to keep the rhythm going. \n1:45 PM — 7th Grade Literary Showcase: Prepare to be captivated by the original writings and poetry of our 7th graders. \n2:30 PM — MT Jazz band: Kick off the afternoon with some smooth grooves. \n3:00 PM — 8th Grade Literary Showcase: Our 8th graders close out the performances with their powerful original stories and poems. \nDisclaimer: This event is independently organized and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LAUSD or Mark Twain.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/mark-twain-middle-school-student-creative-showcase/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T210000
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SUMMARY:Legacy in Harmony: Emad Zolfaghari and Vivian Fan in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Violist Emad Zolfaghari and pianist Vivian Fan present an evening of music for viola and piano centered on the work of York Bowen\, tracing a path from late Romantic intensity to lyrical reflection and formal innovation. The program opens with Bowen’s Viola Sonata No. 1 in C minor\, Op. 18 (1905)\, moving between expressive lyricism and virtuosic drive across its three movements\, before continuing after intermission with the Phantasy in F Major\, Op. 54 (1918)\, a single-movement work that blends structural invention with a rich\, singing line for the viola. \nThe program will be followed by a complimentary reception. \nEmad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning first prize and the audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music\, he will attend the Juilliard School in fall 2026 as a Kovner Fellow. His honors include top prizes at the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo\, and OSM international competitions\, as well as the Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant and the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy. He has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras including the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, and performs regularly at leading festivals. \nVivian Fan is Director of Collaborative Piano at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. An accomplished chamber musician and recording artist\, she has performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Brahms Unbound series and recorded extensively\, with releases on Bridge Records and Soundset Records. She has served as an accompanist at major international competitions and festivals\, and her performances have been broadcast on television and radio including KTLA\, KNBC\, KUSC\, and Performance Today. \nAs the museum will be closed during this program\, please enter through the garden side gate\, which will open 30 minutes before the start time. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/legacy-in-harmony-emad-zolfaghari-and-vivian-fan-in-concert/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness Meditations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly mindfulness meditations. Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Glorya Kaufman Community Center \nYou do not have to join all sessions but can join as your schedule allows. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and an optional movement class. \nWhat is mindfulness? Mindfulness is being fully present to your life instead of being on autopilot. Our mind tends to rehash the past and to rehearse the future. There is nothing wrong with that except that it does it too much and it keeps us from being with what is actually happening right in this moment. We can feel like life is passing us by and we miss a lot of good moments with family and friends\, in nature and just throughout the day. When we are present we become better listeners and observers and will make better choices\, big and small. People who regularly practice mindfulness meditation report overall stress levels going down and being able to deal with whatever comes their way in a better\, healthier way. They also feel more connected and more joyful. \nWe practice this through mindfulness meditation where we train the mind to stay with an anchor\, like the sensations of the breath. Eventually the mind will calm down and so will the body. We learn tools to be with a busy mind\, challenging emotions\, and even physical pain. We can access peace\, calm and joy that arises independently of what’s going on in our lives at this time. \nTeacher Bio: \nChristiane Wolf is an internationally known mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. Originally from Berlin\, Germany\, she is a longtime proud resident of Culver City where her three children attended (or still attend) CCMS and CCHS. \nChristiane was trained as an OB/GYN in Germany but pivoted to not only practicing mindfulness meditation but then teaching it\, mainly through InsightLA. \nShe was trained and mentored by Trudy Goodman\, Jack Kornfield\, Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Gil Fronsdal and others. \nChristiane is the author of Outsmart Your Pain – Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind and the coauthor of A Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness\, a classic training manual for mindfulness teachers. \nCheck www.christianewolf.com for more info. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the gate from the parking lot at 10858 Culver Blvd. Limited floor space is first come\, first serve. Please arrive early as RSVP does not guarantee admission to this free program.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/wellness-wednesday-mindfulness-meditations-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T111500
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SUMMARY:Soup O'Tha Day: Cantilever Collective Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Step into the spontaneous spirit of Soup O’Tha Day\, a dance workshop series from Cantilever Collective that stirs up a nourishing mix of movement\, music\, and community. Each session is improvised\, ephemeral\, and open to all—no dance experience required. With live-mixed soundscapes\, playful prompts\, and space to move freely\, these workshops invite you to explore connection\, curiosity\, and joy through your own body’s language. \nOne day’s “special” will never be the same as the next. Come as you are. Move how you feel. \nWednesday morning sessions are presented as part of Wellness Wednesday! Come early to enjoy complimentary bread\, soup and coffee in our garden\, beginning at 10 a.m.\, or join at 9 a.m. to participate in mindfulness meditation.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/soup-otha-day-cantilever-collective-dance-workshop-15/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a warm and understanding space where you can share\, listen\, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein\, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are\, no judgments—just open hearts and support to navigate the ups and downs of loss side by side. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/living-with-loss-a-grief-support-circle/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T235027Z
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SUMMARY:The Movement Playground with Cantilever Collective
DESCRIPTION:Step into the spontaneous spirit of The Movement Playground\, a dance workshop series from Cantilever Collective. Each session is improvised\, ephemeral\, and open to all—no dance experience required. With live-mixed soundscapes\, playful prompts\, and space to move freely\, these workshops invite you to explore connection\, curiosity\, and joy through your own body’s language. \nOne day’s “play” will never be the same as the next. Come as you are. Move how you feel. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot. It will open approximately 30 minutes before the program begins. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission to the A-Frame Theater. Doors will open and seating will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. Please note that doors will close promptly at the program’s start time and late entry will not be permitted.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/the-movement-playground-with-cantilever-collective-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260105T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T192004Z
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SUMMARY:Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal
DESCRIPTION:Participants must bring their own yoga mat\, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired. \nJoin our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds strength\, flexibility\, and focus while calming the mind and restoring balance to the body. Through mindful movement and breathwork\, it supports physical health\, reduces stress\, and cultivates a deeper sense of well-being that carries into daily life. Each class offers a chance to reset\, recharge\, and reconnect. \nKate is a certified yoga instructor with teaching experience at Cliffs of Id\, Iconic Fitness\, Red Diamond Yoga\, Downtown Women’s Center\, and Stoneview Nature Center. Her classes combine gentle warm-ups\, smooth flow sequences of strength-building poses\, and restorative cool-downs\, creating an accessible practice that leaves students grounded\, energized\, and renewed. \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 30 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and alternative check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/yoga/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260417T210811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184054Z
UID:10001453-1778263200-1778274000@wendemuseum.org
SUMMARY:NO PLACE LIKE HOME - WENDE MUSEUM TEEN NIGHT 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Wende Teen Council presents NO PLACE LIKE HOME\, a free Teen Night event at the Wende Museum for current high school students ONLY. Admission is free of charge\, and a valid high school student ID will be required at the door. \nNO PLACE LIKE HOME is the perfect space to connect\, create\, and vibe. Open to all 2025–26 school year high school students\, with valid student ID required at entry. \nThis year’s event will feature an installation of student-produced art\, presented in conjunction with the Wende Museum’s current exhibition Enrique Martínez Celaya: The Sextant\, that explores the meaning of “home” as both a physical and emotional space\, one that offers refuge in the face of ICE raids and police violence in our community\, holds the bonds of family\, and reflects the roots\, cultures\, and identities that shape who we are. \nStudents wishing to contribure works to the installation can submit their proposal here in advance of the event. \nEnjoy custom screenprinting and laser engraving by Creative Rush Merch and Events\, food provided by Taco ‘Bout Amazing\, and live music and DJs. \nThe Wende’s teen program is supported by Sony Pictures Entertainment\, Amazon\, Mark Hughes Foundation\, and Skip Victor.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/no-place-like-home-wende-museum-teen-night-2026/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260428T192253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T192253Z
UID:10001555-1778409000-1778416200@wendemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Samizdat Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nWe encourage participants to bring an item each week—a T‑shirt\, a pair of jeans\, or any textile you’re ready to transform\, repair\, or experiment with. \nEach session is free\, open to all skill levels\, and guided by artists who delight in subversion and play. Come for one or come for all—together we’ll stitch\, alter\, repair\, and imagine new forms of expression. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/samizdat-sundays/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260504T171845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T212023Z
UID:10001529-1778418000-1778432400@wendemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid and Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy food and music in the Wende’s courtyard while you learn about mutual aid groups based on the Westside of Los Angeles. Participate in Mother’s Day themed art activities and take in “Sustenance” an exhibition of small art works in the Glorya Kaufman Community Center. Artwork sold will raise funds to cover vital resources for our immigrant neighbors including food\, rental assistance and legal aid.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/mutual-aid-and-art-fair/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260417T223421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Otis College True Stories Student Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The best way to learn history is to listen to the stories of the people who have lived it. Otis College of Art and Design students interviewed six elders who have stories to tell. Through these interviews\, students created six original books that share some of these life stories and the students’ artwork in response. \nJoin us for a program in the A-Frame Theater as the Otis students present their works and share highlights from the project. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/otis-college-true-stories-student-presentation-3/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260421T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T221418Z
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SUMMARY:Paths of Glory | Cinema Under Pressure
DESCRIPTION:Across continents and decades\, filmmakers have faced censorship\, intimidation\, and exile for telling uncomfortable truths. Some films were banned outright. Others were attacked\, suppressed\, or quietly buried. Paths of Glory is a perfect example of the tension between creative expression and institutional control. \nSet during World War I\, the film follows French soldiers court-martialed after refusing a suicidal attack ordered by their superiors. What unfolds is a stark indictment of military hierarchy\, institutional power\, and the machinery of injustice. \nBanned in France for nearly two decades and restricted elsewhere\, the film remains one of the most forceful cinematic critiques of authority ever made. \nCinema Under Pressure presents landmark works that challenged power\, questioned authority\, and exposed the consequences faced by those who dared to speak up. This new screening and conversation series examines films that confronted political systems and provoked censorship\, suppression\, or backlash in response. Each program pairs a major film with a discussion featuring invited guest experts in film\, history\, and related fields. \nThis program features Dr. Mali Heled Kinberg\, an expert in international film sales\, finance\, and distribution\, with senior roles at Mandate Pictures and MRC spanning films including Juno\, Ted\, and Elysium. She holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge and teaches entertainment economics and global distribution at UCLA’s School of Theater\, Film and Television and Anderson School of Management. \nThe program will be preceded by a complimentary reception starting at 6 p.m.\, with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission to the A-Frame Theater. Limited seating will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/paths-of-glory/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260121T222525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171118Z
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SUMMARY:Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a warm and understanding space where you can share\, listen\, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein\, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are\, no judgments—just open hearts and support to navigate the ups and downs of loss side by side. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/living-with-loss-a-grief-support-circle/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064348
CREATED:20260102T220533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214139Z
UID:10001466-1778662800-1778666400@wendemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness Meditations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly mindfulness meditations. Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Glorya Kaufman Community Center \nYou do not have to join all sessions but can join as your schedule allows. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and an optional movement class. \nWhat is mindfulness? Mindfulness is being fully present to your life instead of being on autopilot. Our mind tends to rehash the past and to rehearse the future. There is nothing wrong with that except that it does it too much and it keeps us from being with what is actually happening right in this moment. We can feel like life is passing us by and we miss a lot of good moments with family and friends\, in nature and just throughout the day. When we are present we become better listeners and observers and will make better choices\, big and small. People who regularly practice mindfulness meditation report overall stress levels going down and being able to deal with whatever comes their way in a better\, healthier way. They also feel more connected and more joyful. \nWe practice this through mindfulness meditation where we train the mind to stay with an anchor\, like the sensations of the breath. Eventually the mind will calm down and so will the body. We learn tools to be with a busy mind\, challenging emotions\, and even physical pain. We can access peace\, calm and joy that arises independently of what’s going on in our lives at this time. \nTeacher Bio: \nChristiane Wolf is an internationally known mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. Originally from Berlin\, Germany\, she is a longtime proud resident of Culver City where her three children attended (or still attend) CCMS and CCHS. \nChristiane was trained as an OB/GYN in Germany but pivoted to not only practicing mindfulness meditation but then teaching it\, mainly through InsightLA. \nShe was trained and mentored by Trudy Goodman\, Jack Kornfield\, Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Gil Fronsdal and others. \nChristiane is the author of Outsmart Your Pain – Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind and the coauthor of A Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness\, a classic training manual for mindfulness teachers. \nCheck www.christianewolf.com for more info. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the gate from the parking lot at 10858 Culver Blvd. Limited floor space is first come\, first serve. Please arrive early as RSVP does not guarantee admission to this free program.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/wellness-wednesday-mindfulness-meditations-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T111500
DTSTAMP:20260507T064349
CREATED:20260422T215104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215209Z
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SUMMARY:Soup O'Tha Day: Cantilever Collective Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Step into the spontaneous spirit of Soup O’Tha Day\, a dance workshop series from Cantilever Collective that stirs up a nourishing mix of movement\, music\, and community. Each session is improvised\, ephemeral\, and open to all—no dance experience required. With live-mixed soundscapes\, playful prompts\, and space to move freely\, these workshops invite you to explore connection\, curiosity\, and joy through your own body’s language. \nOne day’s “special” will never be the same as the next. Come as you are. Move how you feel. \nWednesday morning sessions are presented as part of Wellness Wednesday! Come early to enjoy complimentary bread\, soup and coffee in our garden\, beginning at 10 a.m.\, or join at 9 a.m. to participate in mindfulness meditation.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/soup-otha-day-cantilever-collective-dance-workshop-15/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064349
CREATED:20260105T220340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013010Z
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SUMMARY:Saved by a Story–Intergenerational Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Participants ages 14 and up welcomed. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled\, as we start the group promptly at 4pm. \nWe are excited to come together in community\, to dive into our creativity and share our stories. \nWhat is Saved by a Story-Intergenerational Writing Workshop at the Wende Museum? Participants of all ages write to prompts to spark creativity\, share stories and build community. We write to surprise ourselves and discover the bounty of stories that lie within. \nWe come together and write\, choose to share (or not\, you decide)\, listen and write some more.We do this in the beautiful environs of the Wende Museum and its provocative and compelling collection. Some of our prompts will help us engage with the current exhibitions as well as engage with each other. \nIn later groups\, we will draft stories and workshop them. \nWe offer creativity and community in a non-judgmental environment. \nThe writing group meets in person on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nPlease arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled as we start punctually at 4pm. \nWhat you will need:– a note book–nothing fancy–a pen–if you prefer to write on a computer\, feel free to bring that. \nWhere: \nWende Museum\nin the Cotsen Learning Center\non 2nd Floor of the\nGlorya Kaufman Community Center\n10808 Culver Boulevard\nCulver City\, CA\, 90230 \n310-216-1600 \nPlease enter through the garden gate from the parking lot at 10858 Culver Blvd. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Doors will open and seating will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. Please note that doors will close promptly at the program’s start time and late entry will not be permitted.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/saved-by-a-story-intergenerational-writing-group-4/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064349
CREATED:20260105T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T192004Z
UID:10001328-1778841000-1778844600@wendemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal
DESCRIPTION:Participants must bring their own yoga mat\, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired. \nJoin our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds strength\, flexibility\, and focus while calming the mind and restoring balance to the body. Through mindful movement and breathwork\, it supports physical health\, reduces stress\, and cultivates a deeper sense of well-being that carries into daily life. Each class offers a chance to reset\, recharge\, and reconnect. \nKate is a certified yoga instructor with teaching experience at Cliffs of Id\, Iconic Fitness\, Red Diamond Yoga\, Downtown Women’s Center\, and Stoneview Nature Center. Her classes combine gentle warm-ups\, smooth flow sequences of strength-building poses\, and restorative cool-downs\, creating an accessible practice that leaves students grounded\, energized\, and renewed. \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 30 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and alternative check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/yoga/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064349
CREATED:20260424T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T201211Z
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SUMMARY:FRAMEWORKS | Zora Nelson + Amira Zia Jafri: Sonic Intersections
DESCRIPTION:Sonic Intersections is an interdisciplinary live performance by Amira Zia Jafri and Zora Nelson. Blending harp\, viola\, poetry\, and electronic textures\, their work moves fluidly between jazz\, classical orchestration\, spoken poetry\, and avant-garde experimentation. Rooted in the artists’ identities as first-generation Americans and women of color\, and inspired by the Wende Museum’s past exhibition Intersections: The Architecture of Victor Adegbite and Charles Polónyi in Ghana\, this collaboration draws inspiration from Accra\, Ghana’s historic role as a meeting ground for ideas and cultural transformation. Through sonic exchange and thematic composition\, Nelson and Jafri celebrate Accra as an epicenter of cultural exchange\, political imagination\, and creative renewal. \nIn this 2026 season of the Wende Museum’s experimental music series FRAMEWORKS\, each featured artist will develop an interdisciplinary performance considering both domestic and public spaces as they relate to the artist’s singular perspective. The artists will reflect on the subtle implications of space\, as functional and measurable records of cities or cultures; versus place\, the conceptual and felt imaginings of the familiar or alien. Embodying the Wende’s ethos of promoting research into dynamic global networks and processes of transformation through an experimental lens\, the series’ bimonthly\, site-specific performances examine the “frameworks” through which we narrate the past and imagine the future; they complement the Museum’s exhibitions and programs while simultaneously acting as channels to contemporary scenes alive in Los Angeles. \nAmira Zia Jafri is a composer\, producer\, and performer whose work spans classical and jazz composition\, global electronic music\, and interdisciplinary performance. Working across viola\, piano\, and digital production\, she explores the relationship between sound and storytelling through screen scoring and immersive sonic environments. Her work has been presented at LUmkA Gallery and Susan Inglett Gallery in New York City\, where she merges her classical training with experimental electronic practices to create layered\, avant-garde compositions. Since 2022\, she has DJed and hosted independent music events in New York\, cultivating spaces for global club and experimental sound. She is currently conducting research in Mexico City while developing her first platformed releases across multiple genres. \nZora Nelson is a Los Angeles–based harpist and poet\, born and raised on the East Coast. A natural storyteller\, she uses her work to amplify the voices of the unheard and the marginalized. Moving at the intersection of classical fine arts\, Zora fuses these mediums to reclaim agency\, illuminate her experiences as a Black woman in America\, and cultivate spaces where all identities can feel seen. She is a recent graduate of New York University\, where she earned a Bachelor of Music with minors in Creative Writing and Media\, Culture\, and Communication. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at the University of Southern California. \nDoors to the A-Frame Theater will open at 1:45 p.m. and the performance will begin at 2 p.m.\, followed by a garden reception until 4 p.m. \nPlease note that the A-Frame Theater doors will close promptly at the start of the performance\, and late entry will not be permitted. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission to the A-Frame Theater. Limited seating will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot\, which will open at 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/frameworks-zora-nelson-amira-zia-jafri-sonic-intersections/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064349
CREATED:20260428T192253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T192253Z
UID:10001556-1779013800-1779021000@wendemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Samizdat Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nWe encourage participants to bring an item each week—a T‑shirt\, a pair of jeans\, or any textile you’re ready to transform\, repair\, or experiment with. \nEach session is free\, open to all skill levels\, and guided by artists who delight in subversion and play. Come for one or come for all—together we’ll stitch\, alter\, repair\, and imagine new forms of expression. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/samizdat-sundays/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T064349
CREATED:20260504T183357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T193314Z
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SUMMARY:Bauhaus | Soil Chromatography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the principles of Bauhaus\, this session explores soil chromatography as both a qualitative tool and a visual language. Soil chromatography is a method of analysis developed in the mid to late 20th century and still used by biodynamic farmers\, artists\, and researchers around the world. \nParticipants will learn how to process soil samples and transform them into striking circular chromatograms—visual compositions that reveal information about soil health and composition. This workshop bridges ecology and art\, encouraging you to see soil not just as material\, but as a medium. Although its scientific validity is being disputed\, the process of creating a chromatograph yields valuable information and connects us\, through direct experience\, with the ground beneath our feet. \nAll participants should be 18 years or older and are encouraged to bring their own soil samples for the activity. \nThis program is part of the Wende Bauhaus series\, in which local artists lead hands-on classes inspired by the Bauhaus school’s learning-by-doing philosophy and its spirit of experimentation\, play\, and discovery. \nAbout the teaching artist:\nAly Ogasian is an interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. Her practice is research driven and typically site responsive\, sparking conversations about everyday life and survival in a rapidly changing environment. Recent projects critique notions of expedition in the 21st century and play with the idea of an island as a metaphor\, exploring notions of adaptation and survival\, community and individualism\, terrestrial and extraterrestrial\, nature and technology. She is an Assistant Professor of Art and Design at Scripps College and core faculty in Intercollegiate Media Studies at The Claremont Consortium. \nSeating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/bauhaus-soil-chromatography-workshop/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T180000
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SUMMARY:Tea Dances: Salsa with Mari Garcia and Los Calicubanos
DESCRIPTION:The Wende Museum’s Tea Dance series invites you to move\, mingle\, and unwind through the joyful rhythm of social dance. Hosted in the Glorya Kaufman Community Center\, each session features different dance traditions\, ranging from Argentine tango to vintage swing\, led by local artists and dance instructors. No experience or partner required. \nTea dances originated in early 20th-century Britain and America as daytime socials\, often held in hotels and ballrooms\, offering live music\, light refreshments\, and a welcoming space for community connection. Revived in the queer communities of mid-century America\, the tradition evolved into a vibrant celebration of expression and belonging. \nIn that spirit\, our Sunday Tea Dances offer a space to unplug\, connect\, and move together. These afternoons are for everyone: curious beginners\, practiced dancers\, and people just looking to enjoy good music and warm company. \nCome for the class\, stay for the social\, and rediscover the art of togetherness. \nFree and open to all. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. \nMay 17 Details\nTeacher: Mari Garcia \nMaria Garcia\, Chilean-born and Miami-raised\, is motivated by the stories of Latine people\, culture\, and communities. She first joined CONTRA-TIEMPO as a teaching artivist in 2021\, when she saw her own values of community\, love\, culture\, and boldness\, align. As an artist and teacher\, authenticity\, confidence\, freedom and connection are at the root of her being. Salsa and Bachata are dance forms in which Maria feels most free and liberated. Maria earned her BFA from the University of Florida\, where she was a Choreographer in Residence at the HARN museum. She then taught a salsa course at Los Angeles Valley College. \nBand: Los Calicubanos \nLos Calicubanos is a high-energy Afro-Cuban/Latin jazz/salsa ensemble from Los Angeles\, blending the rhythms of Cuba with the vibrant spirit of Southern California. Led by bassist Dr. Erim Kardes\, the seven-piece band delivers electrifying sets of original tunes and classic covers that ignite dance floors and captivate audiences. Erim discovered Cuban music while earning a Ph.D. in Engineering at USC\, where he also studied jazz bass under Weather Report’s Alphonso Johnson. This fusion of academic rigor and musical passion gives the band its edge—tight\, grooving\, and deeply authentic. Los Calicubanos is a staple of the SoCal Latin music scene and regularly collaborates with artists in Havana\, Cuba\, where they also record and perform. \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 30 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/tea-dances-at-the-glorya-kaufman-community-center-3/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T193000
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SUMMARY:Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a warm and understanding space where you can share\, listen\, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein\, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are\, no judgments—just open hearts and support to navigate the ups and downs of loss side by side. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/living-with-loss-a-grief-support-circle/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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